Pumped and up early to watch the men’s gold medal hockey game Sunday, my determination to run wavered slightly. It was snowing furiously. By 9 am, I was ready for a nap. But I persevered.

Only a fraction of our training group showed up. But as we dodged snow cookies and leapt slush puddles on the West Van seawall, we didn’t regret it. Quietly running beside the still ocean and through the peaceful morning fog, I enjoyed the chance to reflect on the Canadian men’s team. Their success was all about putting egos aside and playing as a team. Short hard shifts. Selfless back-checking. Covering each other.

Running is so much easier when you’re processing such an epic battle into lessons for your business.

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